2021 Dodge Durango exterior lighting problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2021 Dodge Durango — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Drivers side daytime running lights out. I’ve noticed about a dozen more dodge durangos running lights are also out. Seems to be a manufactured problem. A lot of forums and conversations on Reddit complaining of the same. It cost about 500 dollars to replace the headlight and takes all day due to…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“Rear racetrack style taillight assembly had faulty gaskets when purchased, allowing for water intrusion of the taillight assembly, causing water damage to the electrical components in the light assembly and shorting the LED Lights.”
filed Jun 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 9 | 33% |
| 2022 Durango | 23 | 43% |
| 2020 Durango | 21 | 39% |
| 2019 Durango | 45 | 32% |
| 2018 Durango | 55 | 24% |
| 2017 Durango | 80 | 38% |
| 2016 Durango | 53 | 33% |
| 2015 Durango | 196 | 39% |
| 2014 Durango | 259 | 33% |
| 2013 Durango | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 Durango | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Durango | 18 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.